Kinder Morgan
Job title:
Public Affairs Specialist
Company
Kinder Morgan
Job description
Public Affairs Specialist
Job ID #: 28220 Location: TX-HOUSTON
Functional Area: Public Relations Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 1 – 3 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
RC/Department: 0060 -KMI – CORP COMM/PUBLIC AFFAIRS :KMI
Position Description
The Public Affairs Specialist will be an integral member of the Public Affairs team, responsible for supporting state and local government relations, political advocacy, stakeholder outreach and public affairs efforts for existing Kinder Morgan assets as well as expansion and maintenance projects nationwide.
Essential duties
- Supporting comprehensive public affairs outreach programs on expansion and maintenance projects
- Corresponding with federal, state and local units of government, NGO’s and stakeholder organizations
- Analyzing state legislation and administrative rules and drafting internal briefing documents
- Monitoring and analyzing state political developments
- Applying research techniques and analytical methods to formulate background reports and memoranda on issues, policies and units of government from rough drafts or general instruction
- Serving as a public affairs department representative during regular project calls and meetings
- Representing Kinder Morgan at trade and industry organization meetings and calls
- Coordinating meeting logistics with third parties and drafting briefing materials
- Developing, writing and updating public corporate materials including fact sheets, brochures, PowerPoint presentations and social media posts
Position Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, and/or other related field
Experience
0-3 years experience preferred in Public Affairs, Government Relations, of the office of an elected official. This is an entry level position and recent college graduates welcome to apply
Competencies, skills, and abilities
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills with a solid orientation to fine details
- Be a self-starter with strong time management skills and ability to effectively multi-task
- Familiarity and experience with U.S. politics and structures of government (state and federal)
- Experience in reading and analyzing draft legislation and regulation
- Knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Preferred qualifications
Experience working for a political campaign or elected official desired but not required
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Expected salary
Location
Houston, TX
Job date
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:49:17 GMT
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